Overview

• Germany reports a significant increase in femicides, with 360 women killed in 2023 compared to 155 in 2022, alongside 578 attempted killings.
• The Istanbul Convention, which aims to combat violence against women, remains underfunded, with a shortage of 13,000 places in women's shelters across the country.
• Proposed legislation to improve support for victims, including the Gewalthilfegesetz, faces delays, with implementation now unlikely before 2030.
• Experts emphasize the need for early education to address toxic masculinity and promote healthier gender dynamics among young people.
• Calls for justice reform include stricter sentencing for violent crimes against women, as current penalties are often minimal and fail to reflect the severity of the offenses.